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Offline Ann

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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #50 on: February 23, 2012, 04:35:32 pm »
Losing,

The best way you can help us is to get on with your life. You will not be permitted to help by posting here. You're done here in these forums.

What you can do is donate to an Aids Service Organisation near you. You can find one by using POZ.com's Health Services Directory.

You're still under a Time Out Warning, so watch it.

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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #51 on: February 23, 2012, 05:09:27 pm »
Ann, thank you!!! I know I won't be able to post here and I wouldn't attempt it. I was just wondering in the future what is the best way to help beyond donations. I will not do anything to get thrown off. I just in a way feel a little bit connected to all I know it sounds crazy lol. I will stay off in the future only would like to wish you and Andy the best and maybe say hi once again in the future. What you guys do is amazing. Please don't look down on me for being insane during this tough time good luck!!
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #52 on: February 25, 2012, 05:51:22 pm »
Andy, Ann
Can I please ask a question without being timed out?
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #53 on: February 25, 2012, 06:30:47 pm »
Please
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #54 on: February 26, 2012, 06:37:25 am »
Quote from: Losing12 on February 25, 2012, 05:51:22 pm
Andy, Ann
Can I please ask a question without being timed out?

No.

Quote from: Losing12 on February 25, 2012, 06:30:47 pm
Please

NO!!!

Go get your conclusive negative result and get it over with.

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HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #55 on: February 28, 2012, 01:42:27 pm »
This is the last question I will ever ask and will only come back if I'm positive. Please just answer this question. My wife got my blood test back from 2 weeks ago they didn't have enough serum to do the RNA test but my cd4 was 739 percent was 45.4 cd8 was 19 and ratio cd4/cd/8 was 2.4 what do these numbers tell you? I won't ask anymore questions just post my 13 week results Friday . Please don't time me out I just want to know about these mumbers
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #56 on: February 28, 2012, 01:56:12 pm »
This is insane, Losing. I've implemented another time out, but I went easy on you -- your time out will expire on Friday, so that you can return to announce your negative results and tell us you're moving on with your life.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #57 on: March 02, 2012, 02:09:36 pm »
Hi Ann , Andy and Tim

I took my conclusive test wed and I'm waiting for my results. I also am being tested for all stds. Please wish me luck. I will keep you guys posted. I feel a little relieved that this will all be over with either way in a few days. Thank you all for giving me advice and support even if I difnt listen.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #58 on: March 04, 2012, 04:56:18 pm »
Lord willing I will get my results tomorrow. I'm not feeling too confident. Any words of encouragement? My 10.4 week should of been solid. I'm so scared because I took 4 rapids blood and the last one being oral. This is a blood draw. I'm very scared!!!'
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #59 on: March 04, 2012, 05:15:21 pm »
Quote from: Tim Horn on February 28, 2012, 01:56:12 pm
This is insane, Losing. I've implemented another time out, but I went easy on you -- your time out will expire on Friday, so that you can return to announce your negative results and tell us you're moving on with your life.

Cut out the drama. We're expecting you to continue to test negative. Really.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #60 on: March 05, 2012, 01:10:02 pm »
Results are In 89 day negative HIV hep b c neg herpes negative Lyme neg. but ebv positive.can I put this behind me now?
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #61 on: March 05, 2012, 02:08:49 pm »
You're HIV negative. Period. End of story.

Can you put it behind you? That's for you to answer. For sure you don't have a problem with HIV. There's nothing more we can do for you in this setting.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #62 on: March 05, 2012, 03:14:53 pm »
Andy what you do is amazing. You are a strait shooter and filled with facts. I wish you all the best and will keep you in my thoughts. If we met on different terms I'm sure you would see that I'm not a nut case lol. Ann you also are amazing. I wish you the best. You have a great way Of letting people know the facts. Matty on demand you did not comment on my posts but I see the great work you do. Rodney I know you can't stand me but thanks for being a straight shooter. I also wish you the best. Guys direct me on how I can help the cause. I know Ann not on this sight but in other ways. Aidsmed is right near my buisness in manhattan so if there is anything I can do let me know. I'm going to move on from this but I won't forget.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #63 on: March 05, 2012, 04:25:01 pm »
If you want to be of service you can contact any number of AIDS service organizations in New York.

Now you need to get on with your life.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #64 on: March 06, 2012, 07:59:54 am »
Losing,

You can send a donation to AIDSmeds by writing a check made out to AIDSmeds.com and writing "forums donation" on the memo line.

AIDSmeds.com,
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New York, NY 10018.

Thank you.

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Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts

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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #65 on: March 08, 2012, 10:10:02 am »
Guys please reassure me, I'm feeling a bit stressed today. I won't ask this again just want sound advice. 89 days is conclusive correct? I DONT have hiv correct?
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #66 on: March 08, 2012, 10:28:01 am »
■Anyone who continues to post excessively, questioning a conclusive negative result,  or no-risk situation will be subject to a four week Time Out (a temporary ban from the Forums). If you continue to post excessively after one Time Out, you may be given a second Time Out which will last eight weeks. There is no third Time Out - it is a permanent ban. The purpose of a Time Out is to encourage you to seek the face-to-face help we cannot provide on this forum.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #67 on: March 08, 2012, 10:47:47 am »
Rod that is the first an only time I asked. A yes or no would have been fine
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #68 on: March 08, 2012, 10:53:33 am »
Quote from: Losing12 on March 08, 2012, 10:47:47 am
Rod that is the first an only time I asked. A yes or no would have been fine
You know the answer and have been advised of it multiple times not only on this forum but another forum.
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Re: I can't catch a break
« Reply #69 on: March 08, 2012, 11:27:29 am »
Losing,

Enough is enough. I'm giving you a 56 day time out - you've already been given two time outs that were shorter than normal and they obviously made no impact on you whatsoever.

Re-read your entire thread until it sinks in - YOU DO NOT HAVE HIV!!!

Do not attempt to create a new account to get around your time out because if you do, you will be permanently banned.

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"...health will finally be seen not as a blessing to be wished for, but as a human right to be fought for." Kofi Annan

Nymphomaniac: a woman as obsessed with sex as an average man. Mignon McLaughlin

HIV is certainly character-building. It's made me see all of the shallow things we cling to, like ego and vanity. Of course, I'd rather have a few more T-cells and a little less character. Randy Shilts
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